Sr. Project Engineer

Advansix; Mount Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Advansix in Alabama seeks a Sr. Project Engineer to drive capital projects from concept through closeout, combining field and office work. You’ll coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and finance to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering within petro-chemical environments, strong HSE knowledge, and experience with SAP and MS Project. Travel up to 10% is expected; PMP is desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in petro-chem industries or similar industrial plant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe execution of all projects with HSE involvement and permit compliance.
• Manage capital investments through full lifecycle including budgeting, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Integrate plant personnel to meet customer needs and align with site goals.
• Develop project scoping, risk assessments, and AR documentation for capital investments.
• Prepare bid packages and issue work packages to construction.
• Monitor and control projects to meet objectives and AR metrics, including scheduling and cost control.
• Forecast and manage capital expenditures monthly.
• Interface with site and company personnel to optimize resources and vendor interaction.
• Lead aspects of Management of Change and pre-Startup Safety Review on assigned projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary: The Sr. Project Engineer performs a variety of project engineering work throughout the lifecycle of capital projects, including but not limited to conceptual design, detailed design, construction, commissioning/start-up, and project closure. This position supports scoping, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of projects. Work is performed both in the field and office environment.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe execution of all projects managed or in assigned areas, while working with appropriate Health/Safety/Environmental (HSE) personnel ensuring all government agency requirements (i.e., permits, notifications) are satisfied
• Manage execution of capital investments as project engineer through their entire life cycles in areas assigned: including prioritization, scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, startup, and project closure documentation
• Integrate plant personnel to ensure results that meet the needs of the plant customers
• Gain a familiarity with capital project management processes
• Work closely with the site Finance Manager to provide project evaluation and economic analysis on the capital investments for such managed projects; manage the overall effort leading to an approved Appropriation Request (AR)
• Manage several capital investments and/or larger investments simultaneously at the home site location with potential to manage projects at remote locations as well
• Prepare bid packages and requests for quotes for materials, equipment and services
• Prepare and issue work packages to construction
• Monitor and control projects to meet the stated objectives and metrics commitments in the AR (both managed and in areas assigned); maintain a working knowledge of project controls (estimating, scheduling, and cost control), discipline engineering, construction management
• Forecast and manage capital expenditures on a monthly basis
• Interface with key site and company personnel to make maximum use of available resources, such functions include, but are not limited to, site engineering resources, purchasing, operations, systems, and business engineering, as well as equipment vendors, contracting firms
• Handle necessary Management of Change items in areas assigned and pre-Startup Safety Review requirements on projects assigned
• Oversee appropriate maintenance and records of all drawings, specifications, programs, and other documentation for such managed projects
• Provide support for the Business Strategic Planning, Annual Operating Plan, and the Six Sigma Initiatives in order to develop appropriate capital plans/budgets
• Advocate for strong safety awareness program with a consistent implementation of policies and procedures and participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings
• Some travel is required (10%)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 5+ years of experience in engineering in petro-chem industries or similar industrial plant experience
• Working knowledge of industrial work practices as related to Health, Safety, and Environmental impacts

Additional Qualifications

• Previous experience in engineering, construction, or construction management
• Previous experience in operations
• Experience in the management of financial budgets, projects, troubleshooting, team building, and overall leadership
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience in the use of SAP, MS Project, and other Microsoft Office products
• Strong attention to detail and computer literacy required
• Must be able to analyze field data in operating facilities
• Must be action-oriented and a self-starter
• Must be innovative and “think outside the box"
• Understanding of engineering and project management principles
• Strong working knowledge of chemical plant operations and processes
• Track record of successfully managing this magnitude of investments
• Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 to $114,000, annually.